In a close ruling, the Supreme Court decided the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency had not properly considered the costs of new regulations limiting mercury and other emissions.
The Supreme Court announced Monday that it had ruled 5-4 against regulations by the Environmental Protection Agency to limit emissions of mercury and other air pollutants from coal-and oil-fired power plants.
The ruling invalidates rules that took effect in April. Irvin Dawid reported on the Supreme Court's decision to consider the case against the regulations back in November. The mercury regulations were the first of their kind, and the ruling is a blow to the environmental agenda of the Obama Administration,
FULL STORY: Justices rule against EPA power plant mercury limits
Norman, Oklahoma Eliminates Parking Mandates
The city made a subtle, one-word change that frees up developers to build parking based on actual need and eliminates costly unnecessary parking.
Boston Transit Riders Report Safety Concerns
Almost three-quarters of current and former riders report feeling unsafe while using MBTA services.
Boston to Begin Zoning Code Update, Mayor Announces
It’s been nearly 60 years, but the city of Boston is finally ready to do a comprehensive rewrite of its zoning code.
Proposal Could Mandate Sidewalks as Part of Seattle Complete Streets
Almost a third of the city’s neighborhood streets lack sidewalks.
San Francisco Supervisors Punt Housing Ordinance
After hours of public comment, the zoning reform package aimed at increasing housing production and limiting red tape was delayed for further discussion.
Pittsburgh Launches Adaptive Bike Share Fleet
The new bikes include a recumbent bicycle and a front-loading cargo bike.
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